A Tape with Versatility
Originally developed for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) applications, duct tape is used today in a variety of maintenance, repair and construction settings. Due to its unique design, 3M™ Contractor Grade Multi-Use Duct Tape 2979 is a good choice for light indoor, everyday jobs where moisture resistance is a factor. The tape can also be used at temperatures as high as 200°F for up to 30 minutes.
3M™ Contractor Grade Multi-Use Duct Tape 2979 comes with a classic, silver-colored backing. Our sturdy cloth-reinforced tape can be torn from the roll and sticks instantly, providing a wide range of convenient solutions.
Recommended Applications
- Patching
- Light bundling
- Tabbing
- Taping/splicing insulation
- Capping pipe
- Securing conduit ends
- Marking
- Labeling
- Temporary repair
- Hanging polyethylene drapes
Built to Stick
3M’s family of rugged cloth and duct tapes adheres to most surfaces for applications ranging from bundling to moisture proofing, sealing to splicing, reinforcing to hanging poly drapes. Available in a variety of colors and strengths, they’re known best for their hand tearability, high tensile strength and conformability.

3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
Dynabrade 95821 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 4oz Bottle
Dynabrade 98273 - 1/2" Female Coupler with 1/2" Male Plug Assembly
Dynabrade 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 27359, Cloth Belt 970DZ, 24 YN-weight, 25 in x 75 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7010361224, 2 per case
3M™ 37018, Supplied Air Respirator Vortex Cooling Assembly V-100/37018(AAD), 70070799013, 1 EA/Case
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
Dynabrade 95848 Dynabrade Gear Oil
3M 53046, Drywall Sanding Sheets 53046-A, 4-3/16 in x 11-1/4 in M-127, 150 grit, 7010340446
Insize 4120-20, METRIC THREAD RING GAGE, GO, M20x2.5, 6928640341519
3M 11000, Roloc Disc 361F, 24 YF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000028183
3M 33501, Sanding Respirator, 03201, 7000120129, 2 per pack
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1" X 72" 125U
Dynabrade 77765 4-1/2" Dia. x 7/8" Center Hole, 120 Grit, Type 27, Ceramic DynaCut Flap Disc, 10/pack
3M™ 17379, Versaflo™ Length Adjusting Breathing Tube BT-30, 7100009685, 1 EA/Case
Dynabrade 11684 Dynabelter Contact Arm Assembly 4" DIA X 5/8" W., 40 Duro Serrated
3M™ 07011, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-50/07011(AAD), 7000005373, 1 EA/Case
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 30u
3M 20913, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 36 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118919
3M 36849, Dirt Trap Protection Material, White, 4 in x 300 ft, 7100133779
3M 07333, Impact Resistant Structural Adhesive, 200 mL Cartridge, 7100050351, 3 percase
3M 22407, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045099
Dynabrade 11218 Contact Arm Ass'y, 5/8" Dia. x 3/8" W, Rubber Wheel, with 1/2" W Platen
Standard Abrasives 843932, Quick Change Surface Conditioning FE Disc, A/O Medium, TSM, Maroon, 7 in x 5/8"-11, 7010330326, 10/case
3M 00110, Adhesive Transfer Tape Extended Liner 920XL, Translucent, 1/2 in x 500 yd, 1 mil, 7100259600
3M 22397, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in x NH, 7000045097 
